Appleyard lees analyses how the UPC’s arguably enthusiastic embrace of long-arm jurisdiction creates powerful opportunities for patentees and corresponding risks for defendants. This is the third article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.
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The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Dairy UK v Oatly marks a significant moment for plant‑based brands navigating regulated markets, underlining the growing tension between innovative branding and strict sector‑specific regulation.
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We are pleased to announce the promotion of Amritjot Jethwa to Partner.
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European Patent Office (EPO) communications - such as search reports and examination reports - often include a set of recurring “formality” objections. Here, we explain the three most common objections and why European patent attorneys typically recommend certain amendments.
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Plant breeder’s rights (PBRs) have entered the litigation spotlight in the UK with the recent decision in the case between Nador Cott Protection SAS (NCP) and Asda Stores Limited & International Procurement and Logistics Limited (IPL).
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Plant breeder’s rights (PBRs) for new plant varieties are granted by The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the UK. A separate application is required to add a plant variety to the UK national list so that it can be marketed in the UK.
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Plant Variety Rights (PVRs), or Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBRs) as they are known in some countries, are intellectual property rights which protect new, distinct, uniform and stable plant varieties including genetically modified plant varieties.
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A break down of how the EPO assesses unity, what “special technical features” really mean, and how smart claim drafting can reduce costs and avoid unnecessary divisionals.
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Two concepts that often overlap in a European patent application are unity of invention and the number of independent claims. In this article, Thomas Measures explains the difference and why they are important.
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Patent systems around the world differ in how many independent claims they allow within the same claim category (e.g., product, process, apparatus, use). In this article, we break down the European approach.
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Brooklyn Beckham is the eldest child of ex-Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham and former professional footballer turned media personality, David Beckham. On 20 January 2026, Brooklyn denounced his claim to the Beckham dynasty, releasing a six-part Instagram story that sent shockwaves across social media.
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